January 19, 2012
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Bizarre and yet a tasty morsel, Carnage is one of those ‘fly on the wall’ films where in this case you get to watch the decay of one’s social skills and can laugh without them hearing you. It’s four stellar actors in a room with a very wacky script and a tall order of ego, all moving in opposite directions over a simple solution.
In 2011 I saw nearly 250 films, not counting the Independent offers viewed at film festivals or sent to my home for comment. This was no year to brag about with too many sequels, enough superhero’s to save two planets, repetitious story lines, not enough good drama, a lot of raunchy romance with more skin and sex than in an art house, very few box-office blowouts, a small number of good acting newcomers, and some bad performances by our legends.
Adapted from the novel by Steig Larson, this screenplay of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has an excellent storyline that keeps the audience’s interest, starting with two different stories that lead the characters through their ordeal. Finally, it comes together with one investigation that intertwines both theses characters into a thrilling, but passionate story that makes you wonder what will happen next. The action, investigation, and twists and turns kept me interested throughout the film.
The heartfelt drama We Bought A Zoo comes to town and it’s for the whole family. A true story perfect for the holiday season with an uplifting account that shows what one family can do to help a community while healing themselves. I am a fan of this kind of film as it reminds us of the principles on which America is built, with dreams, hard work and service to humanity.
The mystery and suspense in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo gets menacing giving audiences an unsuspected thriller. I liked this version over the foreign release of the movie in 2010 because it’s in English, has Daniel Craig and the story moves along as it should, unencumbered by faulty direction. For those who like a good detective drama with a lot of action, see The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
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